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| 72: When The Dreams Run Dry | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:48:11 | |
Welcome back to another nearly incomprehensible episode. In our defense, we were one week away from seeing the Thrasher tour at the time of recording. Today's topic: When The Dreams Run Dry! Tune in for lots of talk about migratory birds, dying, aging, and space. We also discovered our new motto: we're laughing because we're happy. (Thrasher tour recap episode coming soon.) | |||
| 71: A Cripping Blow | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:38:37 | |
It's finally time to cover a song that we've (probably) been wanting to discuss since episode one: A Crippling Blow. A near-unanimously loved bonus track with hard-to-decipher lyrics, we are simply obsessed with this one. Topics include baroque pop, whatever Brandon is saying in verse two, and a broken promise. | |||
| 70: Be Still | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
This week, we're talking about Be Still! We're also spending about 15 minutes talking about Thrasher, the upcoming tour, and revisiting the My Chemical Romance Podcast. But after that, we ask maybe one of the most important questions of the decade: is Be Still a mirror song?* *We don't explain what this means in the episode because we're assuming you're not new around here. A mirror song, in KSP terms, is a song where the "you" in question is Brandon himself, as if he is speaking to himself in a mirror. | |||
| 69: Enterlude / Exitlude | 15 août 2026 | 00:47:57 | |
We hope you enjoy your stay! It's good to have you here with us at the Killersluts Podcast to talk about the capstones for Sam's Town, which means that we get to talk about Sam's Town, and we love Sam's Town! Strap in for our discussion about the origins of these songs, Royal Albert Hall performances, and allusions to Hotel California. | |||
| 68: Quiet Town | 01 août 2026 | 01:08:43 | |
We're back to talking about Pressure Machine! This time: Quiet Town. Tune in to hear more train talk, a lot of derailment from us (sorry), seeing Quiet Town live in 2022, and small-town living. | |||
| 67: Have All The Songs Been Written? | 15 juil. 2026 | 01:01:30 | |
This week, we intercepted an email sent from Brandon to Bono, which posed the question, "Have all the songs been written?" This episode features some strong opinions. Topics of discussion include: an alternate fan perspective, Mark Knopfler's guitar, and the cohesion of Wonderful Wonderful. | |||
| 66: Joy Ride | 01 juil. 2026 | 01:14:09 | |
This week we are talking about Joy Ride! This universally loved song off of Day & Age is not universally loved, it turns out. Maybe that was only the case for critics in 2008. Tune in to hear about Joy Ride (Night Version), Brandon's defence of saxophone, and Katie's misunderstanding of the term "rag top." (Yes, this episode was recorded before all of those announcements about Thrasher. Please stand by.) | |||
| 65: All These Things That I've Done | 15 juin 2026 | 01:25:42 | |
This week, we're talking about all these things that we've done. Grammy-nominated and setlist staple, All These Things That I've Done is genuinely one of the best songs ever written. Tune in to hear some scandalous background on the song, and to listen to us try not to talk over each other for an hour and a half. We were just really excited about it. | |||
| 64: I Can't Stay | 01 juin 2026 | 00:58:12 | |
This week on the podcast, we are talking about the best song that has ever been written, I Can't Stay. Topics of discussion include another sun/son debate, the concept of putting the words "exoneration" and "eraser" into your song, and the recontextualization of the song on the Wonderful Wonderful tour. | |||
| 63: Spirit | 15 mai 2026 | 00:50:12 | |
This week, we're tackling Spirit! (For real this time.) Tune in to hear us revisit The Killers' latest song and discuss the meaning and Brandon's nose.
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| 62: Midnight Show | 01 mai 2026 | 00:51:52 | |
We know what you want... we're going to record and publish an episode of the podcast about Midnight Show tonight... if you can keep a secret... Part two of our Murder Trilogy episodes, this song is so so good. Strap in to hear us discuss the death of Jenny, and which bodies of water are big enough to have tides without being oceans. | |||
| 61: The World We Live In | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:24:53 | |
This is the world (that) we live in! Tune in for gushing about Day & Age, the best album that has ever been made, as well as a live watch of The Killers' third-best music video (according to Katie). And lots of talk about mirrors. We are in KSP "mirror-song" central. | |||
| 60: A Matter of Time | 01 avr. 2026 | 01:01:34 | |
This week, we're back on the street! Whatever that means! We've got another Battle Born to discuss today, and it's a sleeper hit. Tune in for a conversation about MORE infidelity, connections to other songs on the album, and ancient Mesopotamian bowls. | |||
| 59: Rut | 15 mars 2026 | 01:05:14 | |
This week, we're talking about Rut! We've got some complicated feelings about this song, so strap in for that! These thoughts are too complicated to write a good description!
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| 58: Change Your Mind | 01 mars 2026 | 00:59:59 | |
This week, we wanna know if the answer is no, and if it might be possible to change your mind if it is. What is the question? Brandon doesn't say, but it's probably something really sweet. Tune into this episode to hear some of the drama behind the release of Change Your Mind and the Change Your Mind shirt incident of 2004. | |||
| 57: The Man | 15 févr. 2026 | 01:50:13 | |
You're looking at the man! In this extra long episode, we gush about our deep love for the subject of The Man, aka, Brandon Flowers circa 2004. This episode features lots of Ronnie quotes (happy 50th bday Ronnie!) and a music video watch-along at the end. Be warned, things get a little crazy
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| 56: Move Away | 01 févr. 2026 | 01:15:12 | |
Hard times don't come until tomorrow! This week, we're talking about Move Away. We are all obsessed with this song, which just so happened to be on the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack. Brandon's got a bad habit of mumbling, especially on this track, so tune in for lots of discussion about what we think he may be saying. | |||
| 55: Lightning Fields | 15 janv. 2026 | 00:47:49 | |
In our first episode of the new year, we're in the lightning fields of love! For the first time in KSP history, opinions are kind of split on this song! Tune in to hear our praises and grievances about the song, and then you can decide whose side you're on. | |||
| 54: New Years Recap 2025! | 01 janv. 2026 | 01:38:31 | |
INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE BRANDON'S INSTAGRAM Q&A WHERE HE COMPLETELY DUNKED ON US AND REVEALED THAT FLAMINGO 3/4 AS WELL AS THE SOLO TOUR ARE HAPPENING IN 2026. SORRY BRANDON. WE DIDN'T MEAN ANY OF THE AWFUL THINGS WE (or our fans) SAID. He also said the Hot Fuss DVD is still happening, so we're sorry about that as well. Happy New Year! | |||
| 53: Mr. Brightside | 15 déc. 2025 | 01:22:02 | |
This week, we decided to reintroduce ourselves because we figured new listeners might check out this episode first. We were absolutely terrible at this, so skip to about 25 or 30 minutes in if you're only here to listen to us talk about Mr. Brightside and not... Spotify Wrapped and fanfiction about ourselves. Anywho, this week we're talking about Mr. Brightside! This is the song that started it all! Tune in to hear us talk about the history of the song, and all the ways that the lyrics ended up being a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy for the life of the band to come. Check out our Instagram (polls for the New Year's episode coming soon!) | |||
| 52: All The Pretty Faces | 01 déc. 2025 | 01:02:51 | |
This week's episode is completely normal. We're talking about the song All The Pretty Faces, written by The Killers while on the Hot Fuss tour in 2005. We state objective facts about the song with zero bias, and you, as the listener, can draw your own conclusions from those facts. Honestly, the episode is kinda boring, so maybe you can just skip this one. Nothing weird happens. At all. | |||
| 51: Why Do I Keep Counting? | 15 nov. 2025 | 01:19:32 | |
If all of our episodes are numbered, why do we keep counting? Tune in this week to hear us gush on what we consider to be one of the best songs of all time--Why Do I Keep Counting? In this episode, we discuss the toll of life on tour, wanting impossible answers from a higher power, and Brandon's fear of flying. We also do a lot of singing. (HELP ME GET DOWN, I CAN MAKE IT!)
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| 50: Pressure Machine | 01 nov. 2025 | 01:23:15 | |
For our 50TH EPISODE, we're talking about the title track of the album that returned us to our TK phase. Tune in for talk about big things vs small things, Brandon's falsetto, and the real-life story about a mattress on a hardwood floor. | |||
| 49: Wonderful Wonderful | 15 oct. 2025 | 01:21:13 | |
Dost thou believe thine afflictions hast caused us to grieve? This week, that's what we're unpacking. This episode may be heavier than usual, but there are still plenty of laughs to go around. And if you want to skip us not talking about the song, you'll find that we get down to business about ten minutes in. Sorry, and bless thine mess.
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| 48: Get Trashed | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:55:18 | |
In this week's special episode, all three killer sluts are in the same room! Forgive our audio quality because of this fact. In this episode, we come up with a hot new conspiracy theory: Did Brandon conceive Get Trashed almost completely on his own? Here's a spoiler for you since we didn't have our Get Trashed CD on hand--the liner notes point to yes. Brandon's discography as a producer is comprised of the two greatest songs you'll ever hear (Everything Will Be Alright, Btwn Me N U), and this one.
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| 47: In The Car Outside | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:55:25 | |
This week, we're back in the world of Pressure Machine! More specifically, we're in the car outside. We talk about the familial relationship between the characters of this song, and the reasons why our narrator might feel compelled to "lend" a "hand" to his flickering high school flame.
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| 46: Bright Lights | 01 sept. 2025 | 01:06:37 | |
One year after Hot Fuss 20 and the release of Bright Lights, we look back to reflect on that song. Tune in to hear some reminiscing about our trip to Vegas last year, the Caesars Palace residency, and most importantly: Bright Lights, the song made to commemorate the occasion.
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| 45: Carry Me Home | 15 août 2025 | 01:00:13 | |
This week, we're talking about yet another bonus track! The mourning dove sings with two broken wings, "Carry Me Home is a baller track that deserves more recognition!!" Topics of discussion include: Shmandon from Shmutah, The Desired Effect "pre-crumbs", and the weight of fame. Katie, once again, attempts to break the contract she signed barring her from talking about Neon Tiger too early. It's a silly one.
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| 44: Money On Straight | 01 août 2025 | 00:49:50 | |
This week, we're getting our hair cut. We're getting our money on straight. We're getting our heads right. We're remembering who our friends are, and all that shit. If you listen to this episode, you might learn how to do the same.
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| 43: Here With Me | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:54:06 | |
This week, we want you here with us! We're discussing Here With Me, a song that may now have a cult following after years of being put down for being too sappy. Katie and Jay discuss the power of an '80s rock ballad while Emma shares her complicated history with the song.
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| 42: Bones | 01 juil. 2025 | 01:10:33 | |
This week, we're talking about BOOOOONEEEEEEES. If you weren't aware, this song is kinda dirty. Topics include SEX, RELIGIOUS GUILT, and RONNIE'S JIANS (you'll have to make it to the end of the episode to understand that last one). | |||
| 41: C'est La Vie | 15 juin 2025 | 01:10:03 | |
In this possibly controversial episode, we share our love for C'est La Vie. Open your hearts and realize that there is dignity in calloused hands, the tools you have are not for sale, and sometimes you're the hammer--and sometimes, you're the nail.
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| The Killersluts Podcast Trailer | 01 juin 2025 | 00:01:15 | |
Katie, Emma, and Jay have been listening to The Killers since they were little—members of the first generation to truly grow up with the band. Now in their twenties, these three ladies have found that the love they hold for their favorite band has only grown over time. On the Killersluts Podcast, they take a look at the band’s discography to analyze the music and lyrical content while considering the history of the band. But the main goal is to make each other laugh.
Check us out on Instagram to get in on the action! New to the show? Check out these episodes:
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| 40: The Way It Was | 01 juin 2025 | 01:06:18 | |
Can it be the way it was? This week, we try to figure it out. There's lots of discussion about Elvis, county lines, and the relationship between our narrator and their darlin'. Plus, Emma and Katie recap their experience at RiverBeat Music Fest.
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| 39: Runaway Horses (ft. Phoebe Bridgers) | 15 mai 2025 | 01:09:36 | |
This week, the Killersluts are getting to talk about someone they love as much as The Killers: Phoebe Bridgers! This episode answers the following questions: How did Phoebe and Brandon meet? Who's the narrator in Runaway Horses? What's Phoebe's favorite TK album? What's OUR favorite Phoebe song? Tune in to find out!
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| 38: Blowback | 01 mai 2025 | 01:08:48 | |
This week, we are breathing in the blowback. Tune in to hear conversation about our favorite tic-tac flavors, similarities to an Emily Dickinson poem, and the band's relationship with the concept of white trash. | |||
| 37: On Top | 15 avr. 2025 | 01:02:34 | |
This week we're bringing the bump to the grind--ahho, I don't mind--'cause we're on top. This episode is a little silly because how are we supposed to talk about lyrics like "In the back I can't crack we're on top" with a straight face? Sit back and relax as we discuss cigarettes in mouths, handshakes in doorways, and the real star of this week's episode--Rio (2011).
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| 36: Goodnight, Travel Well | 01 avr. 2025 | 01:07:26 | |
This week, we're saying goodnight! Tonight's bedtime story is about grief and loss as we explore the song Goodnight, Travel Well. In this episode, there's lots of discussion about Brandon's tendency to steal lyrics when working under pressure, space as a metaphor for the afterlife, and just death in general. This episode is 99% death, but we try our best to make it lighthearted. Enjoy! | |||
| 35: My God | 15 mars 2025 | 00:52:46 | |
The weight has been lifted! This week we're talking about My God, a fan-favorite track off of Imploding the Mirage. In this episode, Emma learns what a fretless bass is, we talk about mirages (metaphorical and literal), and we share an interpretation of the lyrics that was definitely not Brandon's intention when he wrote the song.
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| 34: In Another Life | 01 mars 2025 | 01:08:53 | |
We're imagining another life this week. Where would we be without Pressure Machine? Luckily, we don't have to think of that because we're talking about In Another Life! Topics of discussion include country music, connections to other songs on the album, and an Instagram livestream.
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| 33: The Calling | 15 févr. 2025 | 01:21:38 | |
Here comes The Calling! We have a special guest on to talk with us about this song this week, so strap in for that. Topics of discussion include the bible (obviously), the narrator as a metaphor for Jesus, why Bobby went insane, and a live watch of The Calling at Bonnaroo 2018.
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| 32: Sweet Talk | 01 févr. 2025 | 01:29:28 | |
This week, we are discussing the fan favorite, Sweet Talk! This is a long episode because there is a lot to talk about. Tune in and get comfy as we discuss religious imagery, more lyric debates, and all the reasons so many people love Sweet Talk.
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| 31: For Reasons Unknown | 15 janv. 2025 | 00:58:23 | |
Welcome back to the show! This week, we are talking about a common myth concerning For Reasons Unknown (at least, a myth as far as we can tell) and what we think the song is actually about. We also discuss Brandon on bass (obviously) and watch the music video together. Strap in! Don't forget to leave a comment to let us know what YOU think! | |||
| 30: New Years Recap 2024! | 01 janv. 2025 | 01:06:55 | |
Happy New Year!!! In this episode, we reminisce on some of our favorite Killers moments of the year, and discuss your favorite moments too! We also polled our followers to get your input on the alleged Hot Fuss DVD, Brandon's potential third solo album, and whatever is happening with We Did It In The Name of Love. Finally, we talk about our predictions for 2025.
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| 29: Where the White Boys Dance | 15 déc. 2024 | 00:55:07 | |
This week, we're going to the place where the white boys dance to discuss the female perspective, different interpretations over the years, and how the sound influences the characters in the song. Want to get in on the action? Follow us on Instagram to see when we reach out to the audience for their input! | |||
| 28: Tyson vs. Douglas | 01 déc. 2024 | 01:11:06 | |
In this episode, we discuss the historical fight between Tyson and Douglas, the very recent fight between Tyson and Paul, and what it's like to see one of your heroes... "go down." Strap in! | |||
| 27: This River is Wild | 15 nov. 2024 | 01:48:57 | |
Despite us trying to get straight to the point, we've got another long episode for you this week. That's because we are talking about This River is Wild! Everyone at KSP adores this song. We discuss the real-world counterparts of things mentioned in the lyrics, the emotion behind the song's meaning, and even throw a lyric debate in at the end for good measure.
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| 26: Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf | 01 nov. 2024 | 01:13:30 | |
This week, we're leaving the bourbon on the shelf. Tune in to hear us talk about elementary school for the first ten minutes (I'm telling you so you can skip it if you want I don't judge), the ill-fated murder trilogy movie, and how good it sounds when Brandon croons "Oh, Jennifeeeeeer."
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| 25: Smile Like You Mean It | 15 oct. 2024 | 01:11:11 | |
In this episode, we're taking things slow. You know, dreams aren't what they used to be. Some things slide by so carelessly. We need to be present in the moment and not worry too much about the past or the future. Jay, Katie, and Emma take a seat at the table of life and hear someone calling their names from the back of the restaurant. If you couldn't tell, this is a silly one. | |||
| 24: Tranquilize | 01 oct. 2024 | 01:42:26 | |
Skip to 20 minutes in if you want to avoid our yapping about Hot Fuss 20. Otherwise, this week we are talking about Tranquilize! It's the underappreciated lead single off of Sawdust that we all love, and judging by the runtime, we had a lot to say.
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